[birdky] Re: Bird reporting in Kentucky
- From: Sean Ward <sean.et.cetera@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: r_ocarra@xxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Sun, 9 Mar 2014 10:20:27 -0400
It is also a great way to find hotspots ob-the-fly when in a new area.
Combine that with Untappd for microbreweries and local beer, and you have
the making for an enjoyable vacation.
Sean Ward
Louisville
On Mar 9, 2014 9:28 AM, "Ronan O'Carra" <r_ocarra@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> While out birding I use an App called Birdlog which allows you to record
> the the birds as you go and are uploaded to ebird when you're done. If you
> don't have service you can still do a list and upload it once you get into
> a service area. If you make any errors or want to add photos you can edit
> the submission after the fact.
> Ronan O'Carra
> Lexington
>
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Mar 8, 2014, at 9:25 PM, "Jeff Sole" <jsole@xxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> I'll second all of the below information provided by Steve! Also I
> understand it is quite easy to transfer any of your old data bases into
> e-bird in most formats. I find E-bird extremely user friendly. Happy
> Birding to all.
>
>
>
> Jeff Sole
>
> Frankfort, KY
>
>
>
> *From:* birdky-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
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> *On Behalf Of *sk
> *Sent:* Saturday, March 08, 2014 9:17 PM
> *To:* birdky@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> *Subject:* [birdky] Bird reporting in Kentucky
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>
>
> At our last KOS board meeting it was decided that we should encourage
> Kentucky birders to report all sightings via www.ebird.org
>
>
>
> For those of you who have not used this site, reporting is easy. I cannot
> attach files to this listserve email, but if anyone wants help getting
> started, I can email you a file with simple directions. Once you submit a
> report, you can forward it to this bird line without rewriting.
>
>
>
> eBird is a site managed by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. It handles a
> huge volume of data: so far just this month, over 75,000 lists have been
> submitted from U.S. birders.
>
>
>
> Reasons to report on eBird:
>
>
>
> · Cornell Lab uses the data to track bird population numbers and
> movements.
>
> · It provides you with an easy way to keep track of your birding
> records. You can access all your former list reports easily.
>
> · It provides a great online data base for each region. All
> Kentucky bird reports are there for anyone to sort through. For example, we
> have had an amazing winter with regards to waterfowl. Today's reports
> indicate it ain't over yet! This would be good data to have in the state
> archive for anyone anywhere to access via the internet.
>
> · It allows birders to look for species by location. Need a
> burrowing owl next time you're in Florida? Check the Explore Data tab for
> hotspots, sightings, frequency graphs, and specific species lists.
>
> · One more important point. When conservation groups in Kentucky
> apply for grant monies, eBird submissions are a good way for them to
> document citizen interest in preservation and management issues. Our
> submitted lists actually help bring conservation funds to Kentucky.
>
>
>
> Ebird is easy to use, and doing so will help you and the rest of us as
> well.
>
>
>
> Good birding to each of you as we enjoy the first signs of spring, and I
> hope to see everyone at the April 25th - 27th KOS meeting at Mammoth
> Cave.
>
>
>
> Steve Kistler
>
> KOS president
>
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